Senior Legal Counsel - AI Products

Apple

Apple

Software Engineering, Legal, Data Science

Cupertino, CA, USA

USD 230,500-346,500 / year + Equity

Posted on Apr 30, 2026
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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Do you love tackling big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our team, you’ll provide legal support for our products and businesses across the globe. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. At Apple, we are dedicated to making the best products on the planet. As a member of the Product & Regulatory Legal Group, you will play a crucial role in providing the legal support needed for Apple to continue building cutting-edge products and services.
You will join a team of attorneys in the Product & Regulatory Legal Group who support the development of Apple’s artificial intelligence and machine learning (AIML) technologies, products, and services, including ensuring such technologies are built and designed in compliance with an evolving global framework of laws and regulations. You will collaborate with other legal groups and advise engineering, design, product marketing, and services teams on a variety of matters related to AIML features and products, including feature and product development, intellectual property, technology and content licensing, and regulatory compliance. You will help formulate legal and regulatory strategies and advise on and provide novel solutions to mitigate risks presented by the development of innovative AIML technologies. You will also advise Apple management on risk allocation and mitigation, business strategies, and policies, particularly as they relate to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by AIML technologies.
  • 8+ years of legal experience at a technology company, a leading law firm, or a government agency.
  • JD or equivalent and admission to at least one state bar.
  • Knowledge of Apple business is preferred.
  • Experience providing strategic and practical advice to engineering, design, product marketing, and services teams. Advising on AIML a significant plus.
  • Excellent communicator who is able to issue-spot and articulate complex and nuanced legal issues clearly and concisely to frontline business and engineering teams and senior executives alike.
  • Creative problem-solver who can drive projects and analyze and help resolve complex issues in innovative and practical ways.
  • Best suited for a high energy, assertive, self-starter who loves technology and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • In-house experience preferred.
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $230,500 and $346,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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